Buying a commercial unit: what you need to know
Whether it's a shop, an office, a warehouse, or a workshop unit on a small industrial estate, buying a commercial unit is a significant step...
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Your AI made the decision: your business may carry the...
Artificial intelligence has become part of the everyday: rapidly moving from an experimental tool to become a day-to-day business resource. But companies are being warned...
Nigel Maud
Partner, Commercial & Corporate, COLPMoving abroad with a child: what separated parents need to...
A job offer in Dubai. A new partner in Melbourne. Family in Poland who could help with childcare. For a separated parent, a move overseas...
Andrea Boulter
Senior Associate, Family LawJapanese Knotweed and Property Sales: Legal Risks for Sellers
Since 30 March 2026, solicitors accredited under the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme have had to use the sixth edition of the TA6 Property Information...
Nitasha Thapar
Senior Associate, Residential PropertyConfusion as Companies House rolls out identity checks for directors
Company directors are being urged to familiarise themselves with new identity verification requirements being introduced by Companies House, as confusion is reported around how and...
Nick Richardson
Consultant, Commercial & CorporateWhat you need to know about lodgers and the law...
Taking in a lodger can be a sensible way to earn extra income while making the most of spare space in your home. But before...
Simon Cook
Consultant, Dispute ResolutionThe right to light: understanding the rules for new developments
A right to light is an easement granting a property owner the right to receive sufficient natural light through defined openings. Defined openings include windows,...
Tamzin Mandelli
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyInheritance Act claims and Letters of Wishes: managing risk in...
Even a carefully drafted will does not always bring matters to an end. The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows certain people...
Louise Harrhy
Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & EstatesAssigning or subletting a commercial lease: what tenants need to...
For many commercial tenants, a lease that once suited the business can become a burden. Changes in trading conditions, growth, downsizing, or a move toward...
John Guthrie
Partner, Commercial PropertyWhat does a Property Solicitor do?
As the UK marks National Conveyancing Month in March, it is a timely opportunity to highlight the vital role property solicitors play in buying and...
